Dorothy Fish Coastal Resource Library

The Dorothy Fish Coastal Resource Library at Wells Reserve is a specialized collection of materials focused on the ecology and natural history of the Gulf of Maine.

COLLECTIONS

• More than 3,500 volumes on coastal environments, estuarine issues, and watershed conservation.
• Materials to guide coastal decision-makers toward stewardship of land and water resources.
• Valuable curriculum and reference guides for K–12 educators.
• Specialized research collection emphasizing estuarine ecology.
• Books, periodicals, and audio and visual materials available to general public, researchers, educators, and students.
• Significant reference collection available on site.
• Online searchable catalog.

SERVICES

• MINERVA online catalog provides access to more than 6 million items statewide.
• Weekly Interlibrary Loan Service.

POLICIES

• Books and audio-visual materials circulate for 3 weeks.
• Two renewals are allowed provided no request is on file for that material. Special extensions may be available for educators using library materials in classrooms.
• Reference room materials and periodicals are for on-site use only.
• Overdue fine = $.10 per day.
• Copier and printer available to public at $.10 per page.

GETTING INVOLVED

• Train as a volunteer library assistant.
• Donate appropriate books, periodicals, and audio-visual materials.
• Join Laudholm Trust to support the Wells Reserve.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE

A Library Advisory Committee composed of staff and volunteers guides library operations. For 2008, Ann Wallace is chair, Amanda Spenlinhauer vice chair, and Don Somers secretary. Questions about the Dorothy Fish Coastal Resource Library should be submitted to the Education Director.